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Man Riding Hoverboard Struck, Killed by Car in Bayonne

Bayonne

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a motor vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a Bayonne man riding a hoverboard in Bayonne Sunday afternoon.

According to officials, the 40-year-old victim, later identified as Mr. Matthew Anderson, was struck in the area of 40th Street and Avenue C.

Doctors pronounced him dead at 3:27 p.m. at the Jersey City Medical Center.

Police say the driver of the car is a 23-year-old man who remained at the scene.

No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/.

All information will be kept confidential.

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